The Role
Manager, Technical Accounting advises business units on complex accounting matters, researches and documents U.S. GAAP and IFRS conclusions, reviews transactions, prepares accounting memos and policies, supports audits and financial reporting, and collaborates with cross-functional teams. The role also supports accounting process improvements, training, due diligence, financial modeling, contract reviews, and transaction-related projects while managing multiple workstreams.
Summary Generated by Built In
City: Culver City, CA
Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (3-4 days a week onsite) - No Flex in this
Duration: About 8 Months (End date: 4/30/2027)
Rate Range: Upto $91/hr on W2
Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B, OPT, CPT
Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Approximately 5–7 years of accounting, auditing, technical accounting, or accounting advisory experience.
- Hands-on experience researching accounting issues and applying U.S. GAAP or IFRS guidance.
- Experience analyzing accounting treatment for transactions, contracts, or business matters.
- Experience preparing or contributing to accounting memos, technical analyses, or documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
- Support the Technical Accounting team with accounting issues and questions from business units.
- Research and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Review contracts, business arrangements, and other documentation for accounting implications.
- Prepare accounting memoranda, technical analyses, white papers, and supporting documentation.
- Support revenue recognition, lease accounting, mergers and acquisitions, business combinations, and other technical accounting matters.
- Apply U.S. GAAP and, when applicable, IFRS guidance to accounting conclusions.
- Support the development and update of accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards.
- Support financial statement reviews, audit requests, and accounting documentation.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.
- Support accounting training and special projects.
- Work as an individual contributor. This role does not include direct staff management responsibilities.
- Manage assigned technical accounting projects and clearly document the conclusions reached.
Qualifications
- Experience in technical accounting, financial auditing, accounting advisory, or a related accounting function.
- Experience with a reputable public accounting firm is strongly relevant. Big Four experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to explain accounting conclusions clearly to Finance and business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple accounting assignments and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience with a Manager title is not required.
- Candidates should demonstrate specific technical accounting projects, accounting memos, or accounting issues they have researched and resolved.
- Basic familiarity with AI-enabled tools used for research, analysis, or documentation.
Nice to Have
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Direct IFRS experience.
- Experience with revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, mergers and acquisitions, or complex contract arrangements.
- Entertainment, media, gaming, software, or other related industry experience.
- Experience supporting accounting policy implementation or finance transformation projects.
- Experience working with international Finance teams or global reporting requirements.
Requirements
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- At least 4 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting or industry
- Significant experience conducting technical accounting research and documenting conclusions
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
- Experience with accounting memos, white papers, policy documentation, and technical analyses
- Strong project management, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret accounting standards and apply them to complex transactions
- Experience working with cross-functional business and Finance teams
- Ability to explain technical accounting concepts to stakeholders with different levels of expertise
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and Agile project environments
- Direct IFRS experience
- Experience reviewing complex contracts and accounting arrangements
- Experience with revenue recognition, business combinations, leases, mergers and acquisitions, or film accounting
- Experience supporting global reporting requirements
- Working knowledge of AI tools and emerging technologies used for accounting research and process improvement
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The Company
What We Do
Often, the biggest barrier between setting business objectives and achieving them is talent. Finding technically qualified people when you need them is hard enough. Finding technically qualified people who are the best fit for your organization is tougher. You need a staffing partner with the right expertise who can find the right talent in the right time frame, because your project can’t wait. That’s where we come in. aKube Inc is committed to leveraging its corporate values and operating model to achieve the highest level of performance and respect within the industry. We have developed a highly efficient delivery model for supporting a wide array of clients with expertise in supporting high-volume contingent worker programs.
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